What practical steps can we take to trust God's plan, like in Joshua 2:2? Setting the Scene: Risk and Trust in Joshua 2:2 Joshua 2:2: “And it was told the king of Jericho: ‘Behold, men have come here tonight from the children of Israel to spy out the land.’” Two Israelite spies slip into hostile Jericho at God’s command. From a human angle the mission looks reckless, yet they move forward convinced the Lord who parted the Jordan will also handle Jericho’s walls. Their quiet courage shows what trusting God’s plan looks like when the stakes are high and the path is hidden. Seeing God’s Hand Behind the Scenes • God positions unlikely allies—Rahab shelters the spies (Joshua 2:4, 11). • God confounds earthly power—the king’s soldiers never find them (Joshua 2:5–7). • God turns information into inspiration—the spies return with renewed confidence (Joshua 2:24). The pattern: obey first, then watch the Lord weave details together. Practical Steps to Trust God’s Plan Today • Hold to His promises before the pressure hits – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous…” (Joshua 1:9). – Memorize, write out, and rehearse key texts like Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 8:28. • Take the next obedient step, not the next ten – The spies didn’t storm Jericho; they simply entered and observed. – Psalm 37:23: “The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD.” • Expect God to place helpers in unexpected places – Pray for eyes to recognize modern-day “Rahabs” God sends alongside you. • Refuse to let visible threats outweigh invisible promises – 2 Corinthians 5:7: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” • Recall past deliverances to quiet present fears – 1 Samuel 17:37; Revelation 12:11—testimony fuels trust. • Guard your perspective through worship and Scripture saturation – Isaiah 26:3: “You will keep in perfect peace the mind that is stayed on You.” • Surrender outcomes while you steward obedience – James 4:15 reminds us plans hold if the Lord wills; our role is faithful action. Walking It Out This Week • Start each morning reading a promise aloud—let God’s Word frame the day. • Identify one “next step” God is prompting (a conversation, confession, act of service) and do it without delay. • Watch for divine appointments; jot them down nightly to trace His fingerprints. • End the week by thanking God specifically for ways He protected, provided, or redirected—just as He did for the spies beyond Jericho’s walls. |
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